The Dutchman was the German Formula Three champion in 1993 and raced for Benetton in F1 the very next year. He spent a decade in the sport and switched several teams before parting ways with it after the 2003 season. He now manages his son in F1 and is set to make his rally racing debut alongside driver Kris Botson.
As reported by Motorsport, the 49-year-old described his expectations from his return to racing, saying:
He went on to add, saying:
Although he was set to make his debut at Assen’s Drenthe Rally in 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic did not make it possible. The pair will be entering the DG Sport Competition and Verstappen is certainly open to further rally outings.
Helmut Marko claims Carlos Sainz met Max Verstappen at a “crucial moment”
Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen made their respective F1 debuts together at Red Bull sister team Toro Rosso (now Alpha Tauri). Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko recently claimed the two young drivers met at a crucial time. The veteran further insinuated that things could have gone differently for the Spaniard had he not entered the sport with Verstappen in his first year.
As reported by Planet F1, Marko commented on the pairing, saying:
The reigning world champion has been a force to be reckoned with since the day he stepped into the Toro Rosso, while the paddock has just very recently realized the talent and potential of Carlos Sainz. While there is no comparison to be made between the two, it is safe to say that any driver would have struggled to make their debut in the shadows of Max Verstappen.
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